Second Annual Epilepsy Awareness Day and Expo set for 11/6 at Disneyland

On November 5th and 6th, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, over 3,000 people will participate in the second annual Epilepsy Awareness Day and Expo at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Epilepsy is the fourth leading neurological disorder; affecting about 2.3 million adults in the U.S. One in 26 Americans will develop the condition during their lifetime.

One of the “purple shirt people” who will be in attendance is Mark, 37, of Lake Forest, who experienced his first seizure at age 15 while on a ski trip. In recent years, Mark has gained better control of his seizures after his physician, Dr. Diane Stein, prescribed Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy, a non-drug treatment for epilepsy. Dr. Stein is an event organizer and expert physician in the treatment of epilepsy.

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WHEN: Thursday, November 6 at 10 a.m. PST

WHERE: Disneyland Resort front gate

WHAT: Event organizers and participants will be outside the park for a meet-and-greet prior to embarking on a day of fun and fellowship. Look out for the purple shirts (purple is the official color of National Epilepsy Awareness Month).

WHO: Mark and Dr. Stein will be available to share more about the event, condition, treatment options and efforts to support the epilepsy community.